The LG G5 is a weird phone, but that’s not a bad thing. If you only look at the spec sheet, there’s not much about LG’s latest G series handset that sets it apart from the other Snapdragon 820-powered competition. On paper, it might as well just be another option available for those perusing the shelves at their local carrier store. It has USB Type-C, a fingerprint sensor on the back, a nice camera set up, and a solid build that feels good in the hand. All of these things are expected of a 2016 flagship.

But the weirdness of the LG G5 is what makes it intriguing to me. Unlike Samsung, which ditched its plastic in favor of a premium metal and glass build with last year’s handset, LG is staying true to the G line’s roots. This thing is still plastic, but this year marked an obvious evolution in the design of the phone. There’s now just a single lock button on the back, the volume rockers have been moved to the sides, there’s a dual-camera set up, and most of all, this phone is modular…